clansman

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Recent Examples of clansman Then again, Christopher Lambert doesn't exactly sell his lead role as a Scottish clansman. Clark Collis, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2020 When one of Shade’s clansmen sleeps with a woman from another tribe, Shade is called upon to avenge the curse this affair will wreak on his people. Barbara Vandenburgh, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2019 Thousands of spectators attend the yearly event where clansmen test each other’s prowess in various competitions, including bagpiping, drumming, highland dancing and sheep dog trials. San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2019 About 10,000 people gather for the event, in which clansmen compete in various competitions, including bagpiping, drumming, highland dancing, athletics and sheep dog trials. Lisa Deaderick, sandiegouniontribune.com, 22 June 2018 The design, which depicts two giants, the Taku River, clansmen, a bear holding a shield, the sun, a wolf and more, is starting to take shape. Alex McCarthy, The Seattle Times, 16 Dec. 2017 But unbeknownst to Claire, Jamie did in fact survive the Battle of Culloden while most of his Highlander clansmen did not. Sydney Bucksbaum, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2017 By marshaling the support of fellow clansmen and other donors, the project drew support from as far away as the United States and Britain, providing crucial food and water to nearly 1,000 families. Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clansman
Noun
  • Records of public meetings and community newspapers feature jabs at how far these sorry kinsmen have strayed from their heritage.
    Eythana Miller, The Dial, 23 June 2026
  • As Molineux passes by, Robin recognizes his kinsman and hears the cruel laughter of the mob.
    John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • In 2011, the brand was resurrected by seventh-generation master distiller Stephen Beam, a descendant of both the Dant and Beam families—yes, that Beam family.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
  • The caskets of his dead family members sat beneath Khamenei's, which had his black turban atop it, identifying him as a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.
    NASSER KARIMI, Arkansas Online, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Parenting was a haphazard experiment for even the best intentioned, and Helen and John observed their offspring, Bo, DH, and Mido, with profound fascination, as only parents can.
    Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
  • Sharks reproduce slowly, with fewer offspring than many bony fishes, which increases their vulnerability.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Talk to friends, or other relatives, to get their read of him.
    Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026
  • In Comfort, a group of 42 relatives who had gathered for their family’s 40th annual reunion fled a riverside hotel on Thursday morning, CNN affiliate KENS reported.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Only in these United States can the progeny of people once portrayed as parasites and invaders side with those making the same argument about the latest batch of newcomers.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • That that fondness would define the very identity of her progeny?
    Barry Levitt, Time, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • The writers guild’s missive creates a second line of attack against tech scion David Ellison’s industry-reshaping deal.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • With Norton and the green play, the young scion, who’s based himself in Singapore since 2018, hopes to achieve his global goal.
    Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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“Clansman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clansman. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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